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Rance - Hikari o Motomete -

ランス -光をもとめて-

Titles
ランス -光をもとめて-
Rance - Hikari o Motomete -
Rance: Quest for Hikari
Rance: En búsqueda de Hikari
AliasesRance 1
Play timeShort (3h30m from 35 votes)
DeveloperAlice Soft
PublishersAlice Soft
Rance Translation Project & 2.0 Translations & RottenBlock & Alpharobo & BabaJeanmel
Keshi Mengxiang & Kalar Baohu Xiehui
Ononoki
Relations
Alternative version

Rance 01 - Hikari o Motomete -

Shares characters

Little Princess

Little Vampire

Daiteikoku

Sequel

Rance II - Hangyaku no Shoujo-tachi -

Same setting

Toushin Toshi

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Related anime[DB-ANN] Rance (OVA, 1993)

Description

The story is pretty simple - Hikari ("Light"), the red haired girl that you see in an opening clip, has been kidnapped. And Rance gets the mission from his boss (the bald guy) to investigate the case.

Rance is something like a detective in this story. This also turns the whole game more into a detective-like exploring than into rpg or more less rpg/strategy to which the gamers of the latter games of the series are used to. Rance isn’t alone in his job as he has a helper - 16 year old Sill. She's actually Rance's slave. She was from a rich family but later got kidnapped by some bandit and then auctioned as a slave. The one who bought her was of course Rance.

Now with her help you (Rance) have to solve this mystery, bring Hikari back and pay back to the ones at fault.

[Taken from the AliceSoft Wikia]

Antihero Protagonist 3.0 Promiscuous Protagonist 3.0 Protagonist with Sexual Experience 3.0 Single Ending 3.0 Fighting Protagonist 2.9 Male Protagonist 2.9 Map Movement 2.9 Unavoidable Rape 2.9 Rapist Protagonist 2.8 Short Sexual Scenes 2.8 Sword Wielding Protagonist 2.8 Linear Plot 2.8 RPG 2.8 Nympho Protagonist 2.8 Mercenary Protagonist 2.8 Playboy Protagonist 2.8 Past Setting in a Fictional World 2.7 ADV 2.6 Arrogant Protagonist 2.6 Fictional Beings 2.5 Medieval Fantasy 2.5 Protagonist with a Face 2.5 Rape 2.5 Spontaneous Sex Scenes 2.5 Comedy Rape 2.5 Mage Heroine 2.4 Interactive Adventure Game 2.4 High Sexual Content 2.3 Magic 2.2 Princess Heroine 2.2 Defloration 2.0 Early Sexual Content 2.0 Heroine with Sexual Experience 2.0 Missionary Position 2.0 Monsters 2.0 No Auto Function 2.0 No Event CGs 2.0 No Gallery 2.0 No Quick Save/Load 2.0 No Romance Plot 2.0 Only Good EndingsS 2.0 Pixel Art 2.0 Sadist Protagonist 2.0 Standing Sex 2.0 Timid Heroine 2.0 Game Over 1.9 Detective Work 1.8 Lesbian HeroineS 1.6 Shy Heroine 1.6 Bisexual Heroine 1.6 Breaking the Fourth Wall 1.5 BDSM 1.5 Bondage 1.5 Castle 1.5 Comedy 1.5 Impulsive Protagonist 1.5 KidnappingS 1.5 Slave Heroine 1.5 Vaginal Fingering 1.5 Fighting Heroine 1.4 Kunoichi Heroine 1.4 Maid Heroine 1.2 Clothed Male Naked Female 1.0 Doggy Style 1.0 Female Domination 1.0 Ghost 1.0 Sex in Public Places 1.0 Sexual Scenes with Gameplay 1.0 Sexual Slavery (Choukyou Variation) 1.0 Sexual Slavery (Non-consensual) 1.0 Wooden Horse 1.0 DisappearanceS 0.7 Fantasy 0.7 Sexual Content 0.7 Sexual Devices 0.3 Violence 0.3

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Protagonist

Ranceランス
AliasesRance Clear, Rance Super King, Darling
MeasurementsHeight: 173cm, Weight: 65kg
Birthday5 January
Age20
HairBrown, Spiky
EyesBrown
BodyMuscular, Pale, Young-adult
ClothesBoots, Breastplate, Cape, Plate Armor, Suit
ItemsSword
PersonalityAmbitious, Arrogant, Brave, Carefree, Childishly Violent, Confident, Cruel, Hotblooded, Ignorant, Immature, Ore-sama, Pervert, Rude, Short-tempered, Womanizer
RoleAntihero, Gang Leader, Husband, King, Not a Virgin, Slave Owner, Thief, Title Character, Warrior
Engages inBullying, Fighting, Murder, Swordsmanship, Teasing, Wedding

Description

Level/Level Cap: 20/∞
Skill Level(s): Sword Combat LV2, Shield Combat LV1

A violent warrior with a perverted mind whose every action shakes the world.

This is the original incarnation of the character who appears in the now non-canonical original versions of the first three games in the Rance series and Kichikuou Rance.

Main characters

Lia Parapara Leazasリア・パラパラ・リーザス
MeasurementsHeight: 159cm, Weight: 48kg, Bust-Waist-Hips: 85-59-87cm
Age18
HairBlue, Long, Sidehair
EyesBlue
BodyMedium Breasts, Pale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesDress, Lace Garter Belt Stockings, Lace Lingerie, Unusual Hair Ornaments, Wedding Dress
PersonalityCruel, Haraguro, Immature, Jealous, Manipulative, Pretending, Sly, Spoiled, Yandere
RolePet Owner, Queen Regnant, Wife
Engages inPlanning, Torture, Wedding

Description

Level/Level Cap: 5/20
Skill Level(s): N/A

The queen of Leazas, the most prosperous human nation on the continent. While she appears to be childish and innocent, she is actually deeply manipulative and devious.

She has been madly in love with Rance ever since he took her virginity while foiling a kidnapping ring which she had been running during the events of Rance I, and has made several attempts at getting him to marry her ever since.

She personally nursed Rance back to health after he was delivered to Leazas castle on the verge of death from his defeat at the hands of Helman. She agreed to give Rance access to Leazas' army on the condition that he marry her, which he reluctantly accepted.

Currently, she is enjoying living as Rance's wife, though her desire to have him to herself causes her to constantly plot schemes to remove all of the other women from his life.

Sill Plainシィル・プライン
MeasurementsHeight: 156cm, Weight: 46kg, Bust-Waist-Hips: 83-58-85cm
Birthday5 March
Age18
HairLong, Pink, Spiky Bangs, Wavy
BodyMedium Breasts, Pale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBracelet, Cape, Collar, Decorative Belt, Earrings, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, T-shirt
PersonalityClumsy, Friendly, Hard Worker, Kind, Loyal, Timid
RoleMagician
Engages inCooking, Fighting
Subject ofBullying, Confinement, Kidnapping, Slavery, Teasing

Description

Level/Level Cap: 19/80
Skill Level(s): Magic LV1, Divine Magic LV1

Rance's faithful slave who has accompanied him throughout countless adventures, servicing him in both battle and bed all the while.

Fearful that her master had become too villainous living as a bandit, she begged Rance to resume his regular life as an adventurer, but was ignored.

Following the bandit group's defeat at the hands of Helman forces, she was captured and imprisoned. Currently, she has attracted the attention of Madame Golch, who seeks to make her into one of her sex slaves. Rance's primary reason for becoming the King of Leazas was to obtain the military power necessary to storm into Helman and save her.

Side characters

Horikawa Nami堀川 奈美
HairBlack, Long
EyesGreen
ClothesKimono
PersonalityFriendly, Kind, Refined
RoleInn Manager, Yamato Nadeshiko

Description

Nami is an innkeeper in Leazas who helps Rance find a place to stay during his quest to rescue Hikari.

Jericho Colonイェリコ・コロン
AliasesJericho Choron
Age14
HairGreen, Shoulder-length, Twin Tails
EyesAmber
BodyKid, Pale, Short, Slim
ClothesBracer, Breastplate, Plate Armor, Sabaton, Shorts, Spats
PersonalityImmature, Lazy
RoleButt Monkey, Prison Guard, Soldier
Engages inMartial Arts

Description

Jericho is a pretty childish girl that works as a prison guard, albeit she's not very good at her job since she tends to fall asleep instantly if she gets too bored.

[From AliceSoft Wiki]

Keith Goldキース・ゴールド
MeasurementsHeight: 176cm, Weight: 69kg
HairBald, Goatee, Moustache
EyesBlue
BodyPale
ClothesEarrings, Scarf
ItemsCigarette
Engages inSmoking, Teasing

Description

Founder and leader of the Keith Guild, for which Rance works. Keith is the one who sent Rance on his mission to find Hikari. Keith isn't liked by Rance but the reward for the girl is something that the protagonist cannot refuse.

Kentou Kanami見当 かなみ
MeasurementsHeight: 154cm, Weight: 41kg, Bust-Waist-Hips: 80-55-81cm
Birthday3 May
Age17
HairAhoge, Pink, Sidehair, Waist Length+
EyesGarnet
BodyMedium Breasts, Slim, Teen
ClothesCollar, Ninja Suit, Scarf
ItemsKatana
PersonalityClumsy, Hard Worker, Low Self-esteem, Loyal, Naive
RoleNinja, Servant
Engages inFighting, Infiltration
Subject ofBullying, Teasing, Torture

Description

Level/Level Cap: 27/40
Skill Level(s): Ninja LV1

The personal ninja of the Leazas royal family. While decently skilled, her self-conscious nature causes her to be a prime target for Rance's harassment.

While scouting along the Leazas-Helman border, she discovered Rance on the verge of death and, not recognizing who he was, delivered him to the castle to restore him to health.

After Rance becomes the king of Leazas, she is forced to reluctantly serve under him as his personal ninja, resulting in him putting her through countless humiliating tasks.

Maris Amaryllisマリス・アマリリス
MeasurementsHeight: 167cm, Weight: 50kg, Bust-Waist-Hips: 88-60-89cm
Age25
HairCurtained, Green, Parted in Middle, Waist Length+
EyesGreen
BodyPale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesEarrings, Skirt Suit, String Ribbon Tie, Thigh-high Stockings, Tiara
PersonalityLoyal, Mature, Sly, Smart, Wise
RoleMaid, Secretary, Servant
Engages inPlanning

Description

Level/Level Cap: 30/67
Skill Level(s): Divine Magic LV2, Sword Combat LV1

The head of Leazas castle's maids and the personal attendant of the royal family. Contrary to her lowly position, she is more or less the true leader of the country, and handles nearly all of its financial and domestic governing.

She is singlemindedly devoted to serving Lia, and cares only about ensuring her happiness. While she does not particularly like Rance, her deep love for Lia causes her to loyally serve under him after he becomes the new king of Leazas, faithfully assisting him on his quest to conquer the world.

Menad Shiseiメナド・シセイ
MeasurementsHeight: 156cm, Weight: 42kg
Age17
HairBlue, Short, Spiky Bangs
EyesBrown
BodyMedium Breasts, Olive, Slim, Teen
ClothesBreastplate, Plate Armor
ItemsSword
PersonalityHard Worker, Low Self-esteem, Loyal, Naive, Tomboy
RoleGirlfriend, Soldier
Engages inFighting, Swordsmanship

Description

Level/Level Cap: 33/46
Skill Level(s): Sword Combat LV1

Lieutenant general of the Leazas Red Corps and the youngest knight in the country.

Despite her age, she earned her position through sheer skill, and is one of the most talented sword fighters in all of Leazas.

A boyish girl who is sensitive about her lack of femininity, she is quite self-conscious for someone in her position. She is currently in a relationship with Zarak, one of her subordinates, who she believes is the only person who sees her as a woman and not as a soldier. <hidden by spoiler settings>

She is close friends with Kentou Kanami, and the two often eat lunch together when off duty.

Willis Fujisakiウィリス・藤崎
MeasurementsHeight: 168cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 82-57-85cm
HairCurtained, Parted in Middle, Red, Sidehair, Spiky Bangs, Straight, Twin Tails, Waist Length+
EyesRed
BodyMedium Breasts, Pale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBra, Bracelet, Cape, Dress, Earmuffs, Naked, Naked in Front of an Audience, Necklace, Panties, Pantyhose, Plate Armor
ItemsCrystal Ball
PersonalityRefined
RoleAngel
Engages inCosplay, Stalking

Description

Willis Fujisaki is the personal Level God of the great adventurer and Lord of the Rance Castle, Rance, and has been acting as his personal assistant to raise his Levels over the course of his many adventurers.

[From AliceSoft Wiki]

Yulang Mirageユラン・ミラージユ
HairCyan
EyesCyan
ClothesBikini
ItemsSword
Engages inFighting, Swordsmanship

Description

Yulang Mirage is the champion gladiator of the Leazas Castle Coliseum. Yulang is well-known throughout the nation as an undefeated warrior and a remarkable beauty, which make her very popular as a gladiator. Her reputation is so great that she has been hired by the royal family several times to accomplish difficult mercenary work.

Make an appearance

Alice-chanアリスちゃん
HairBlond, Parted in Middle, Spiky Bangs, Straight, Waist Length+
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodyFlat Chest, Pale, Slim, Teen
ClothesApron, Dress, Lolita, Puffy Sleeves, Ribbon Headband
PersonalityFriendly, Kind, Refined
RoleMascot Character, Pet Owner

Description

The official mascot of Alice Soft. A polite young girl who often communicates with the player as a medium in some Alice Soft games. She sometimes represent marketing upcoming Alice Soft games in trailers and advertisements.

She is accompanied by her pet black crow named Yukichi.

Britishブリティシュ
MeasurementsHeight: 172cm, Weight: 52kg
Age1518
HairCurtained, Long, Moustache, Red
EyesAmber
BodyPale
RoleWarrior

Description

British, frequently referred to as Concrete Man, is the former leader of the Legendary Five, the strongest adventuring party in history.

<hidden by spoiler settings>

[From AliceSoft Wiki]

Hikari Mi Blancヒカリ・ミ・ブラン
HairBlunt Bangs, Bob Cut, Red, Ringlet, Shoulder-length
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Teen
ClothesDress, Knee-high Socks, School Uniform, Thigh-high Stockings
RoleNoble, Student, Title Character
Subject ofKidnapping

Description

Hikari Mi Blanc is a noble from the Kingdom of Leazas. A pretty girl with short red hair and a gentle demeanor, who has mysteriously disappeared. It's her case that Rance has to solve in the first game.

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[Edited from AliceSoft Wiki]

Kurusu Miki来水 美樹O
AliasesDemon King Little Princess
MeasurementsHeight: 152cm, Weight: 42kg, Bust-Waist-Hips: 78-56-82cm
Birthday15 December
Age17
HairPink, Sidehair, Spiky Bangs, Straight, Waist Length+
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Slim, Teen, Younger Appearance
ClothesDress, Tie Pin
PersonalityCoward, Friendly, Kind, Sensitive
RoleGirlfriend, Maou
Engages inUnarmed Fighting
Subject ofKidnapping

Description

Level/Level Cap: 1/∞
Skill Level(s): Demon King LV1

A young girl from a dimension very similar to our own who was chosen by Demon King Gai as his successor against her will. While she was rescued from his clutches by her boyfriend Kentarou, Gai had already successfully transmitted his blood into her, making her the next Demon King.

Currently, the Demons are caught in a civil war between those who desire to follow Gai's wishes and make her the new Demon King and those who oppose her. Miki herself has no desire to become the Demon King, and travels the continent with Kentarou in search of a way to return her body to normal.

While she is normally a gentle, timid girl, as the Demon King, she possesses immeasurable power that far surpasses even the strongest demons. In order to keep this power under control, she is required to eat a rare hirami lemon that is only grown at the top of a mountain in rural Helman every three months.

Yukichi諭吉
RoleBird, Mascot Character